Selma Blair apologises after arrest on Delta flight

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 04:51 · Archive

Actress Selma Blair has apologised for an incident aboard a Delta flight in October that led to her arrest.

Selma Blair has spoken publicly for the first time since her arrest following an incident aboard Delta flight 938 on 11 October. The actress said in an Instagram video posted on Friday that she had remained quiet for weeks at the advice of her lawyers, who have instructed her not to discuss the details of what happened.

Blair was arrested after the flight arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport following a call about a "physically abusive passenger" aboard the aircraft. She was charged with assault and arraigned on 12 October on two counts of second-degree assault stemming from alleged attacks on a Port Authority police officer and a nurse. The judge set bail at $20,000 cash, $60,000 bond or $60,000 partially secured bond. Blair pleaded not guilty.

Fox News reports that Blair allegedly attempted to open a door mid-flight and assaulted flight attendants. The Evening Standard reports that she kicked a nurse and a police officer. Her representatives stated at the time that her alleged behaviour had been brought on by a severe medical emergency.

In her video statement, Blair said: "Not one day ever have I intended to hurt or frighten anyone a day in my life." She apologised to those she had "disappointed, hurt, frightened or alarmed" and said she took the matter "very seriously". She also thanked those who had expressed support and assured fans that her service dog Scout, who accompanied her on the flight, was doing well.

Blair said she would focus on taking care of her health and her son. She is expected in court in January 2027.

How it is being reported

• Selma Blair says she is ‘so sorry’ in first comments since flight incidentBlair pleaded not guilty to state charges for allegedly kicking a nurse and a police officer.Evening Standard · 31 Oct, 04:19
• Selma Blair breaks silence weeks after arrest for alleged assaultSelma Blair on Friday broke her silence weeks after being arrested for alleged assault.Fox News · 30 Oct, 22:26
• Selma Blair breaks silence weeks after arrest for assualt for allegedly attempting to open door midflightSelma Blair on Friday broke her silence weeks after being arrested for assault for allegedly attempting to open an airplane door midflight.Fox News · 30 Oct, 22:26
• Selma Blair apologizes for mid-flight meltdown that led to arrest: ‘I take this very seriously’The "Legally Blonde" actress was arrested following a violent outburst aboard a Delta flight on Oct. 11.New York Post · 30 Oct, 22:21

In this story: Selma Blair · Delta · John F. Kennedy International Airport · Los Angeles · New York · Port Authority

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